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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 3:30 AM ET

NCAA Women’s Tournament Second Round Drama

The field for the women's NCAA tournament has narrowed to 32 teams after a weekend rife with upsets and nail-biting finishes, prompting ESPN analysts to re-evaluate remaining contenders. In the most dramatic second-round contest, Nebraska survived Vanderbilt 74-72 after a desperation heave from the half-court line by Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner narrowly missed at the buzzer. Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns secured a spot in the Sweet 16 by defeating No. 3 seed Gonzaga 74-68, becoming the first team in five years to advance from the First Four to the regional semifinals. Despite this improbable run, Texas Coach Sean Miller firmly stated that his squad should not be labeled a Cinderella team given their sustained performance through the opening rounds. In another down-to-the-wire matchup, USC advanced to the second round after benefiting from a successful official review that negated a game-winning buzzer-beater by Clemson in regulation, allowing the Trojans to ultimately prevail 71-67 in overtime.

UFC London Fallout & Fighter Economics

The UFC London card generated significant discussion regarding fighter compensation, as the debate over fair pay re-emerged following several career-defining performances on the undercard. On the competitive side, Movsar Evloev delivered a gritty showing, securing a majority decision victory that effectively derailed Lerone Murphy's featherweight title aspirations. Mason Jones, however, celebrated a redemption arc in the O2 Arena, earning the Fight of the Night bonus nearly four years after suffering his first professional loss in the same venue, setting his sights now on a top 15 ranking. Separately, rising star Paddy Pimblett confirmed his intent to target a July return during the promotion's International Fight Week slate, aiming to capitalize on his significant fan base following his time off.